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Monday, August 8, 2011

GIST FROM CITY PEOPLE ENTERATINMENT AWARDS 2011

Ebube Nwangbo may not be your everyday movie super actress like Genevieve but as far as Nigeria is concerned she has attended more event than most A-list actresses. The former love interest of Kingsley of KC Presh must be keeping a warehouse full of eye catching dresses and shoes. Ebube who now cruises around town in a Hummer Jeep was spotted by gistmaster yesterday at the 2011 edition of City People Entertainment Awards. As usual she 'entertained' our camera lenses with her 'hips don't lie' attitude.

SEGUN ARINZE AND WIFE AT CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2011
There is this popular saying in yorubaland that if you stay too much on a soap, you too will become a soap. That is exactly what is happening here, after getting married to a hot chic for some years now abi na months sef, Segun Arinze is gradually turning into a fine boy too or what do you think? I love their posing here. By the way, Segun Arinze was also given a special recognition award at the event.

This is what most people call 'packaging'

-By Niyi Tabiti

FUNKE AKINDELE: STYLE UPGRADED

To many of us, Funke Akindele is a talented actress and only a few can match her sense of creativity in the Nigeria movie industry. Her persistence paid off for her when she shot her all time funny comedy movie, Jenifa. Today, Funke parades a high

Despite the huge fame and fortune that trailed the success of her movie, Funke never gave much to the way she dress to public functions.I bet Funke now has a stylist!

Unlike before when Funke would chew gums and walk carefreely into events just like the funny character she played in her movie ‘ jenifa’ these days all have changed.

She appeared to have upgraded her sense of style- I bet she is got someone somewhere now helping her define her sense of style.

The photo above was taken Yesterday 7 August 2011 at the City People Entertainment Awards 2011- HNK Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos.

Just last weekend, she was also at the birthday party of Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) and she was looking wow!

More pictures from the award soon!

-Niyi Tabiti

niyi@gistmaster.com

Sunday, August 7, 2011

POLICE CONFIRMS SAM LOCO EFE's DEATH

Contrary to speculations making the rounds last night that Sam Loco Efe may not have died, the Imo State Police command have confirmed the death of the veteran actor,giving us an insight into how Sam Loco died and where.
According to Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, the commissioner of Police in charge of Imo State Police Command, Sam Loco Efe had been ill before but he was treated and later discharged from the hospital in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He later fell ill again and passed away inside his Hotel Room. Abubakar said, some policemen were sent to the hotel and they confirmed the death of the actor. His body was thereafter removed to a private hospital.
Gistmaster gathered that he was one of the longest surviving actors in Nigeria before his death yesterday.
-Niyi Tabiti

SPRING BANK MANAGER KILLED BY DEBTOR's IN LAW

When Emeka Ohazurike, the manager of Spring Bank, Ebute-Metta branch in Lagos resumed for work on Friday he never knew that would be his last day at work. The bank manager was killed this weekend when he went to Agboju area to recover debt owned his bank.
Gistmaster gathered that one Kenneth, said to be an in law of the debtor became so overzealous and he engaged the Bank manager in a confrontation.Kenneth stabbed the bank manager and he died. The police spokesman for Lagos State, Samuel Jinadu confirmed the story. He also said that the debtor and the 'killer' in-law, kenneth have already been arrested.
So pathetic!

Photo- Spring Bank MD, Mrs. Olusola Ayodele

SAM LOCO EFE POPULAR NOLLYWOOD ACTOR IS DEAD

Sam Loco Efe, a veteran actor is dead. The 66 year old nollywood actor, according to information emanating from inside nollywood, died today at his hotel room in Imo State.

Sam Loco who has played a lot of comical roles on TV soaps and movies since the 70s, passed away while he was on location. As at the time of writing this story, the family is yet to issue an official statement.

Biography of Sam Loco Efe- He is from Benin City, Edo State but he was born in Enugu.

Gistmaster gathered that he, however, grew up in Abakakili. He took to acting after watching a production done by students of Government College Umuahia. He was employed at Michelin, Ijora, Lagos but was sacked within a short period. He later joined Dunlop in 1969.

Sam Loco Efe started professional acting in Lagos in 1970. He played a lead role in Langbodo durning the popular Festac 77. He has act in several Nollywood movies and Yoruba films too.

Sam Loco Efe's profile as a talented actor made him one of the most respected persons in the industry. Just recently,he said he has called it quit with smoking and drinking after 48 years!

-Niyi Tabiti

Saturday, August 6, 2011

RAMP-AGE: Clan Fashion Show launch @ Deola Sagoe

Clan is a new fashion label with a fresh and irreverent style, for edgy, style-conscious girls and guys who like to stay ahead of the fashion curve. Sisters, Teni, Aba and Tiwa Sagoe, daughters to Deola Sagoe of the eponymous and legendary fashion house, have channelled their collective fashion heritage to bring their own vision to the fore.

The label is targeted at the teenage to thirties demographic, offering dynamic fashion that’s easily accessible, yet savvy and distinct. The current line offers separates from bra-lets, high waisted print shorts and Ankara bustiers to casual lounge dresses and swim wear, as well as wardrobe staples such as chiffon shirts and dainty lace skirts for the free-spirited and young at heart. The foundation for many of the girl’s creations is the Deola Sagoe- DEO jeans range, which is the perfect match to Clan tops and bra-lets. The overall look is super-stylish, an essential resource for what the cool girls and guys are going to be wearing next… 

It may seem obvious to see the daughters of Deola Sagoe finding their way into the fashion industry. Not so if you ask the girls, the eldest of whom is just 20. Each has her own distinct career path marked out, and surprisingly none has chosen to be a fashion designer. But it must be in the blood as Clan has grown organically, taking on a life of it’s own, forging its way into being as if by some pre-destined plan. As the brand name implies Clan speaks to the power of family, the magic that comes out of being part of a bigger picture, whilst still being unique and different, and having the courage to experiment that’s always fantastic to watch.

On the 13th of August 2011, Clan will launch with their first fashion show, held at the Deola Sagoe Flagship store in VI. In keeping with the ideology of collaboration and togetherness the show is being put together by the girls, a committee of friends, and invested in by sponsors who have been charmed by what they have seen of the girl’s talent.

Grey Goose and Bacardi, product brands marketed in Nigerian by GDN, are proudly sponsoring the event, so too internationally acclaimed architect Kunle Adeyemi of NLE, who is taking time out of his busy schedule to redesign the space and ambiance of the Deola Sagoe flagship store. Hosting the event is Q Events, a subsidiary of Quintessentially Nigeria, the well known luxury lifestyle management company.

Beyonce Goes Strictly Sexy for Harper’s Bazaar UK

As Beyonce continues in her magazine takeover , she once again the September issue of Harper’s Bazzar UK. She embodies the cover lines “strictly sexy” and “strictly chic” in fashions by a slew of high-end designers including Gucci.

MY ASHO PLANS POP- UP BOUTIQUE:

My Asho, the UK based online fashion store, which stocks items from leading African designer brands is

proud to announce its first pop-up shopping event on the 13 and 14 of August in Notting Hill, London.

Available under one roof will be the latest collections from top Fashion, Accessory, Children and

Homeware designers from all over Africa including Tiffany Amber Ng, Christie Brown Ghana, Jewel by Lisa,

Urbanknit, Ituen Basi, Nkwo, Kemkem Studio, Zedeye, Zebra Living, Kiki Clothing, Cocoabella and Aimas.

The boutique will be situated in the heart of Notting Hill at 47 Pembridge Road, and will offer stylish, limited

edition pieces at affordable prices. These pieces will only be available to purchase at the My Asho pop up

boutique and will not be featured on the MyAsho.Com site. On exclusive display will be:

casually tailored, off-duty chic clothing and whimsical accessories from TAN by Tiffany Amber Ng

the recently launched J Label: the diffusion line from Jewel by Lisa

beautifully embellished, hand-painted, t-shirts by Aimas

unique, handmade clutches and limited edition tie-dye batik shawls from Urbanknit

dazzling yet classic pieces from Zedeye including pieces from the Tribal Romance SS11 collection

gorgeous accessories and dresses by Christie Brown Ghana

clothing, accessories and homeware in stunning African prints by Ituen Basi

free spirited, nomadic pieces from Nkwo

signature styles infusing traditional woven African fabrics from KKS by Kemkem Studio

clean, practical and wearable pieces from the Zebra Living “Mara” Collection

stylish and fun casual wear by sport-chic brand Cocoabella

afro-centric designs for ladies and kids by Kiki Clothing

The event presents a unique opportunity to view in-person the detailed craftsmanship, vibrancy and

boldness of items typically sold via MyAsho.com. The pop-up shop will be available for a limited time only

and collections will be available while stocks last with average prices ranging from £5-£85.

Femi Shobanjo, CEO My Asho says “this is a definite milestone. It is the first time a retail space in such a

prime location has been 100% dedicated to top African designers. It just shows the demand is there for

these pieces. We are very excited for our designers”

Join us at the My Asho Pop-Up Boutique

When: Saturday 13 August 2011: 10am - 6pm

Where: 47 Pembridge Road, Notting Hill, W11 3HG, London, United Kingdom

ABOUT MY ASHO

My Asho (derived from the Yoruba word “aso” meaning cloth and pronounced “ash-awe”) is an online

fashion concept, developed in 2008 to celebrate and promote the talent of African designers based

throughout the world. We aspire to become a one-stop-shop for the best in authentic African inspired

designs.

My Asho works closely with all its designers and stylists, choosing beautiful pieces from their collections to

offer to a savvy fashion-forward international audience. In addition, My Asho works with local markets

throughout Africa to bring you distinctive, one-off pieces which you can find in the My Asho Market.

Most of the products on myasho.com are ethically handcrafted and produced in limited quantities, which

means customers can always be assured of find high-quality, inspired boutique style pieces at very

affordable prices.

Website: www.myasho.com

Email: enquiries@myasho.com

NEWS: Dita Von Teese Launches A Fragrance

American burlesque actress and dancer, also known as "the Queen of Burlesque," Dita Von Teese, announced the launch of her first fragrance. The fragrance features "a lot of luscious flowers—Bulgarian rose, tiara, peony and a sexy wood. The fragrance will be available on the market next year.

She decided to create her own fragrance when she got to know that her favorite Quelques Fleurs, which she has been wearing since she was 14, was also loved and worn by her boyfriend's (Louis-Marie de Castelbajac) mother. The new fragrance is developed in Paris by Luxesse of Germany. Dita admits that the market has been saturated with dozens of celebrity fragrances, coming up almost every month during the last few years, but she ensured that her fragrance is not like any of those, and that it will stand apart with its quality and sophistication.

According to Dita , “There’s no fruity vanilla. I’m sorry, but you know what I mean? A lot of celebrity fragrances are fruit, vanilla, and I wanted something for grown-up girls.

Friday, August 5, 2011

SPICE HAUTE PARTY - MORSI GIVEAWAY

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MTN INTRODUCES POCKET-FRIENDLY BLACKBERRY SERVICES IN NIGERIA

Leading telecommunications service provider, MTN has introduced even more affordable Blackberry service offerings that address a wide range of consumer usage segments in the Nigerian market. These new offerings provide more service options and even more affordable pricing starting from as low as N450 per week.

The newly introduced Blackberry service offerings include the Blackberry Social Bundle, Blackberry Messaging bundle and the Blackberry Quarterly Plan.

The new Blackberry Social bundle is for students and the young-at-heart who always want to stay close to friends on a pocket-friendly budget. This bundle provides access to instant messaging and social networking applications such as Blackberry messenger, Yahoo messenger, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace as well as other social networking applications for as low as N450 a week or N1500 a month!

The new Blackberry Messaging bundle provides a pocket-friendly avenue for young professionals and students to their business network via access to push email access for up to 10 email accounts and instant messaging applications such as Blackberry messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and other popular ones. MTN has introduced this bundle at a friendly price of N1500 monthly or N450 weekly.

Business men and Professionals who require access to 24/7 internet access, push email, social networking and instant messaging on the Blackberry have not been left out. The Blackberry Internet Service fulfills this desire via the weekly, monthly and newly introduced Blackberry Quarterly plan from MTN.

The Blackberry Quarterly plan was introduced to reward MTN’s loyal Blackberry customers. On this plan, customers can enjoy full uninterrupted Blackberry services for up to three months at a 10% discount which comes to N8000 instead of paying N9000 for the 3 months.

In addition to these special packages, MTN has also introduced a promotional offering which makes it possible to get a 1-month free BIS subscription with every Blackberry device purchased for as low as N36,000 at any of its Walk-in centres nationwide.

These new propositions are coming on the heels of similar giant strides taken by the operator in the past.

MTN in 2007 pioneered the introduction of the prepaid Blackberry service in the Nigerian market. As a way of rewarding its esteemed customers for their loyalty in the since it opened for operations in Nigeria in 2001, the company recently pioneered the reduction in prices of Blackberry services from N5000 to N3000 monthly.

MTN remains the operator with the widest data coverage in Nigeria. Hence, MTN Blackberry customers can be assured that its Blackberry devices will remain functional in most parts of the country, when compared to other operators.

MTN constantly demonstrates that it is still clearly in the business of enriching the lives by introducing and enhancing its products and services to achieve the best value for its customers.

To find out more about MTN’s Blackberry packages specially made for you, visit http://www.mtnonline.com/products-services/internet-services/blackberry